(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Introducing the Network Strength Indicator

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Summary

Microsoft Teams will introduce a Network Strength Indicator displaying connection quality with 3 bars (Good, Poor, Bad) starting early February 2026. It helps users identify and manage network issues during meetings and shows others' connection status for better context. Training updates may be needed.

Details

Updated November 19, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.

To improve meeting clarity and reduce confusion caused by connectivity issues, we’re adding a new Network Strength Indicator. 

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 414513

[When this will happen:]

Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early February 2026 (previously mid-December 2025) and expect to complete by mid-February 2026 (previously late December 2025).

General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out mid-February 2026 (previously early January 2026) and expect to complete by late February 2026 (previously mid-January 2026).

[How this will affect your organization:]

This feature will display your current network quality using a simple 3-bar system: Good (3 bars), Poor (2 bars), and Bad (1 bar). When your connection is limited, we’ll suggest actions to help conserve bandwidth and maintain meeting performance. You’ll also be able to see when other participants are experiencing poor or bad network conditions, providing better context for disruptions in the meeting.

[What you need to do to prepare:]

You may consider updating your training and documentation as appropriate.

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Change History

November 19, 2025 at 10:31 PM Updated
Summary
Previous
Microsoft Teams will introduce a Network Strength Indicator showing connection quality with a 3-bar system starting mid-December 2025. It helps identify poor connections, suggests bandwidth-saving actions, and shows others' network status to improve meeting clarity. Rollout completes by mid-January 2026.
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Microsoft Teams will introduce a Network Strength Indicator displaying connection quality with 3 bars (Good, Poor, Bad) starting early February 2026. It helps users identify and manage network issues during meetings and shows others' connection status for better context. Training updates may be needed.
Last Updated Date
Previous
2025-10-27T23:56:11.863Z
New
2025-11-19T20:34:24.213Z
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Previous

Updated September 16, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.

To improve meeting clarity and reduce confusion caused by connectivity issues, we’re adding a new Network Strength Indicator. 

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 414513

[When this will happen:]

Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-December 2025 (previously mid-November) and expect to complete by late December 2025 (previously late November).

General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out early January 2026 (previously early December 2025) and expect to complete by mid-January 2026 (previously mid-December 2025).

[How this will affect your organization:]

This feature will display your current network quality using a simple 3-bar system: Good (3 bars), Poor (2 bars), and Bad (1 bar). When your connection is limited, we’ll suggest actions to help conserve bandwidth and maintain meeting performance. You’ll also be able to see when other participants are experiencing poor or bad network conditions, providing better context for disruptions in the meeting.

[What you need to do to prepare:]

You may consider updating your training and documentation as appropriate.

New

Updated November 19, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.

To improve meeting clarity and reduce confusion caused by connectivity issues, we’re adding a new Network Strength Indicator. 

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 414513

[When this will happen:]

Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early February 2026 (previously mid-December 2025) and expect to complete by mid-February 2026 (previously late December 2025).

General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out mid-February 2026 (previously early January 2026) and expect to complete by late February 2026 (previously mid-January 2026).

[How this will affect your organization:]

This feature will display your current network quality using a simple 3-bar system: Good (3 bars), Poor (2 bars), and Bad (1 bar). When your connection is limited, we’ll suggest actions to help conserve bandwidth and maintain meeting performance. You’ll also be able to see when other participants are experiencing poor or bad network conditions, providing better context for disruptions in the meeting.

[What you need to do to prepare:]

You may consider updating your training and documentation as appropriate.

October 28, 2025 at 12:30 AM Updated
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Updated: Microsoft Teams: Introducing the Network Strength Indicator
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Introducing the Network Strength Indicator
Summary
Previous
Microsoft Teams will introduce a Network Strength Indicator by December 2025, showing connection quality with a 3-bar system and suggesting actions to improve meeting performance. It also displays participants' network status to clarify disruptions. Organizations should update training and documentation accordingly.
New
Microsoft Teams will introduce a Network Strength Indicator showing connection quality with a 3-bar system starting mid-December 2025. It helps identify poor connections, suggests bandwidth-saving actions, and shows others' network status to improve meeting clarity. Rollout completes by mid-January 2026.
Last Updated Date
Previous
2025-09-16T14:00:48.840Z
New
2025-10-27T23:56:11.863Z
Body Content
Previous

Updated September 16, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.

To improve meeting clarity and reduce confusion caused by connectivity issues, we’re adding a new Network Strength Indicator. 

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 414513

[When this will happen:]

Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-November 2025 and expect to complete by late November 2025.

General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out early December 2025 and expect to complete by mid-December 2025.

[How this will affect your organization:]

This feature will display your current network quality using a simple 3-bar system: Good (3 bars), Poor (2 bars), and Bad (1 bar). When your connection is limited, we’ll suggest actions to help conserve bandwidth and maintain meeting performance. You’ll also be able to see when other participants are experiencing poor or bad network conditions, providing better context for disruptions in the meeting.

[What you need to do to prepare:]

You may consider updating your training and documentation as appropriate.

New

Updated September 16, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.

To improve meeting clarity and reduce confusion caused by connectivity issues, we’re adding a new Network Strength Indicator. 

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 414513

[When this will happen:]

Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-December 2025 (previously mid-November) and expect to complete by late December 2025 (previously late November).

General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out early January 2026 (previously early December 2025) and expect to complete by mid-January 2026 (previously mid-December 2025).

[How this will affect your organization:]

This feature will display your current network quality using a simple 3-bar system: Good (3 bars), Poor (2 bars), and Bad (1 bar). When your connection is limited, we’ll suggest actions to help conserve bandwidth and maintain meeting performance. You’ll also be able to see when other participants are experiencing poor or bad network conditions, providing better context for disruptions in the meeting.

[What you need to do to prepare:]

You may consider updating your training and documentation as appropriate.

September 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM Updated
Summary
Previous
Microsoft Teams is introducing a Network Strength Indicator to improve meeting clarity. The rollout starts in October 2025 for Targeted Release and completes by mid-November 2025 for General Availability. This feature uses a 3-bar system to indicate network quality and suggests actions to conserve bandwidth. Update training and documentation accordingly.
New
Microsoft Teams will introduce a Network Strength Indicator by December 2025, showing connection quality with a 3-bar system and suggesting actions to improve meeting performance. It also displays participants' network status to clarify disruptions. Organizations should update training and documentation accordingly.
Last Updated Date
Previous
2025-07-10T20:34:38.580Z
New
2025-09-16T14:00:48.840Z
Body Content
Previous

Updated June 10, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.

To improve meeting clarity and reduce confusion caused by connectivity issues, we’re adding a new Network Strength Indicator. 

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 414513

[When this will happen:]

Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early October 2025 and expect to complete by mid-October 2025.

General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out late October 2025 and expect to complete by mid-November 2025.

[How this will affect your organization:]

This feature will display your current network quality using a simple 3-bar system: Good (3 bars), Poor (2 bars), and Bad (1 bar). When your connection is limited, we’ll suggest actions to help conserve bandwidth and maintain meeting performance. You’ll also be able to see when other participants are experiencing poor or bad network conditions, providing better context for disruptions in the meeting.

[What you need to do to prepare:]

You may consider updating your training and documentation as appropriate.

New

Updated September 16, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.

To improve meeting clarity and reduce confusion caused by connectivity issues, we’re adding a new Network Strength Indicator. 

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 414513

[When this will happen:]

Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-November 2025 and expect to complete by late November 2025.

General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out early December 2025 and expect to complete by mid-December 2025.

[How this will affect your organization:]

This feature will display your current network quality using a simple 3-bar system: Good (3 bars), Poor (2 bars), and Bad (1 bar). When your connection is limited, we’ll suggest actions to help conserve bandwidth and maintain meeting performance. You’ll also be able to see when other participants are experiencing poor or bad network conditions, providing better context for disruptions in the meeting.

[What you need to do to prepare:]

You may consider updating your training and documentation as appropriate.

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